The Twisted Tail

"The Twisted Tail is like a man cave in a Kentucky basement—one that just happens to serve good food. The Headhouse Square restaurant and whiskey joint offers snacky dishes like like smoked wings, pulled pork empanadas, and $6 half-dozen oysters during their "Social Hour," along with daily drink specials. They have live music, too, so peep their Instagram page to see who you'll listen to while sipping bourbon. photo credit: Reel Media Agency photo credit: Reel Media Agency photo credit: Reel Media Agency Food Rundown photo credit: Reel Media Agency Crawfish Mac and Cheese There's not much crawfish to be found in this skillet, but the mac and cheese is solid. A good choice to share along with some of the fried starters. photo credit: Reel Media Agency Beer Battered Cheese Curds Of all the fried goodies on the "Social Hour" menu these are the star. They're crispy and light on the outside, stretchy on the inside, and served with a tangy remoulade. Pulled Pork Empanada The pulled pork in the center is dry, the outer pastry to tough to chew, and it's lacking flavor overall. Skip 'em." - Alison B. Kessler

"Southern restaurant Twisted Tail has two fireplaces in its upstairs lounge, where it frequently hosts live music." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano

"The Twisted Tail is a place that’s easy to walk into any day of the week and hear some great blues music while eating things like shrimp and grits, smoked BBQ ribs, and other Southern dishes. There’s a large bar, a handful of wooden tables, and back booths along the wall, and if you’re looking to casually drink outside, they have some outdoor seats, too. So you can park out front under the umbrellas on a sunny day, order some smoked wings, and let the tangy glaze and guitar riffs make your night. " - candis mclean

"Burlesque, bands, bites, and bourbon can all be found on New Year’s Eve at the Twisted Tail. Depending on how festive one wants to be, they’re offering two worthy packages to choice from — “The Jive” (a 4-course prix fixe dinner and admission to their Juke Joint party with a champagne toast for $85 per person) and “The Charleston” (which includes everything in the Jive package, plus reserved VIP seating and a 3-hour premium open bar for $150 per person). Reservations are now available to be made at Eventbrite." - Ernest Owens

"A generous pour of champagne paired with a fresh fruit popsicle is summer memories in a glass for adults. But be on the lookout as The Twisted Tail has rotating popsicle flavors (such as pineapple, strawberry, lemon and blueberry) to pair with their cocktail all season long." - Ernest Owens